The poster for The Godfather Coda: The Death of Michael Corleone (aka Part III) tells you everything you need to know about the ring's tainted past on the pinky finger. There Michael Corleone has worn what we see is a gold signet ring on his right pinky finger. So that's how he establishes his reputation for style as an accessory for the gangster life.
But the history of the ring on the little finger has its origins in the 19th century. Back when Victorian dandies and single women in England wore tiny rings to signify their disinterest in marriage.
So the ring style developed a relationship with organised crime during the 20th century. Perhaps as a result of its symbolic links to family and the concept of loyalty.
Lately, however, pinky rings have moved beyond these dubious associations and have become one of the hottest trends in jewelry. Now it's not just men (or mafia bosses) who wear them. But the style is seen in countless variations, from diamond studded chignons to striking combinations of enamel and gemstones.
Check out the 23 tracks featured here to get an idea of how diverse the category has become.
Ali Weiss square ring with 14 carat white gold stamp with 0,54 carat diamonds.
Aurelie G pinky ring, Lola series in 14 karat yellow gold with diamonds 0,03.
Christina Alexiou ring in 18 karat yellow gold with brilliant cut diamonds.
Emily P. Wheeler 18-carat yellow gold heart ring Lucy with pink sapphires.
Harwell Godfrey Hexed 18 karat yellow gold ring with 1.79 carat citrine.
Jemma Wynne 18-carat yellow gold anniversary ring with 0.8-carat emerald and 0.32-carat diamonds.
Katherine Jetter Unicorn Unicorn ring in 18 karat yellow gold with 0.24 carat diamonds.
Mason and Books Sugar and Spice ring in 14 carat gold with tourmaline, turquoise and diamonds.
Muzo Emerald Colombia ring for little finger in 18 carat pink gold with 0.6 carat emerald in a bezel setting.
Sydney Evan ring with Small Heart Tricon seal in 14 karat yellow gold with diamonds.
Tabayer Oera ring in 18 karat yellow gold with diamonds.
Tara Hirshberg 14-carat yellow gold cocktail ring with enamel and blue topaz.
Source: www.jckonline.com
